CuriousTab
Search
CuriousTab
Home
Aptitude
Computer
C Programming
C# Programming
C++ Programming
Database
Java Programming
Networking
Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Technical Drawing
GK
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Exams
AIEEE
Bank Exams
CAT
GATE
IIT JEE
TOEFL
Jobs
Analyst
Bank PO
Database Administrator
IT Trainer
Network Engineer
Project Manager
Software Architect
Discussion
Home
‣
Civil Engineering
‣
Surveying
Comments
Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. it is difficult to eliminate an error completely at first trial
B. instability of the instrument makes it almost impossible to adjust it satisfactorily
C. adjustment screws must be left bearing firmly but should never be forced
D. all the above.
Correct Answer
all the above.
Surveying problems
Search Results
1. The angle of intersection of a contour and a ridge line, is
Options
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 90°.
2. In setting up a plane table at any station
Options
A. levelling is done first
B. centering is done first
C. both levelling and centering are done simultaneously
D. orientation is done first.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: both levelling and centering are done simultaneously
3. The magnetic bearing of a line is 32° and the magnetic declination is 10° 15' W. The true bearing is
Options
A. 21° 45'
B. 42° 15'
C. 42° 15' W
D. 21° 45' W
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 21° 45'
4. In a theodolite
Options
A. the telescope axis is perpendicular to transit axis
B. the axis of rotation is perpendicular to transit axis
C. the telescope axis, the transit axis and the rotation axis pass through the centre of theodolite
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
5. The distances
AC
and
BC
are measured from two fixed points
A
and
B
whose distance
AB
is known. The point
C
is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in
Options
A. chain surveying
B. traverse method of surveys
C. triangulation
D. none of these.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: chain surveying
6. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. mistakes arise from inattention, inexperience or carelessness
B. systematic errors persist and have regular effects in the survey performances
C. accidental errors occur inspite of every precaution is taken
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
7. The boundary of water of a still lake, represents
Options
A. level surface
B. horizontal surface
C. contour line
D. a concave surface.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: contour line
8. If the length of a chain line along a slope of ?° is
l
, the required slope correction is
Options
A. 2
l
cos
2
?/2
B. 2
l
sin
2
?/2
C.
l
tan
2
?/2
D.
l
cos
2
?/2.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 2
l
sin
2
?/2
9. Ranging is an operation of
Options
A. reconnaissance
B. judging the distance
C. determination of slope
D. establishing intermediate points between terminals.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: establishing intermediate points between terminals.
10. The staff intercept will be
Options
A. greater farther off the staff is held
B. smaller, farther off the staff is held
C. smaller, nearer the staff is held
D. same, wherever the staff is held.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: smaller, farther off the staff is held
Comments
There are no comments.
Enter a new Comment
Save
More in Civil Engineering:
Advanced Surveying
Airport Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Building Construction
Building Materials
Concrete Technology
Construction Management
Docks and Harbours
Elements of Remote Sensing
Engineering Economy
Estimating and Costing
GATE Exam Questions
Highway Engineering
Hydraulics
Irrigation
Railways
RCC Structures Design
SI Units
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Steel Structure Design
Strength of Materials
Structural Design Specifications
Surveying
Theory of Structures
Tunnelling
UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Waste Water Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Water Supply Engineering